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2012 Château Miraval Côtes de Provence Rosé

SKU #112512190 points
Wine Spectator

*Top 100 Wines of 2013* Refined and elegant, offering pure and concentrated flavors of dried red berry, tangerine and melon. The focused finish features flint and spice notes, with a hint of cream.
(6/2013)

K&L Notes

A pleasant little Côtes de Provence Rosé from a property that's played host to St. Thomas Aquinas in 1252, was the residence of the Prince of Naples in the 1400s, appeared in the Register of Noble Houses. Rock fans may like to know that the recording studio "Studio Miraval" created on the site has reverberated with the music of Sting, Sade and the Cranberries, and that Pink Floyd recorded "The Wall" there in 1979. Miravals' current residents Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt partnered with Château de Beaucastel's Perrin family to produce the 2012 wines. Hey, who doesn't have a winter residence in Provence? More to the point, who doesn't need a crisp, refreshing Côtes de Provence Rosé in the summer? A conversation starter, to be sure. 13% abv.

Product Reviews:

Chateau Miraval, despite being better known nowadays for the Hollywood "liasons" it acquired, it still maintains itself as one of the best wineries of Provence. No kidding! This rosé is a picture perfect summer day in Provence. Cinsaut from old vines and Grenache. Fruity palate but perfectly dry. Pears, peaches and citrus on a very soft and pure palate.

A Provencal beauty! I know that Brad Pitt & Angelina Jolie own this estate but that is not what makes it stand out. This is the perfect wine for a picnic or a brunch on the deck. To start, the pink color is beautiful but one must drink this for total enjoyment. The nose shows citrus & flowers that remind you of springtime. The flavors on the palate begin with layers of tangerine and lime. A crisp fruit flavor with a hint of mint and poached pear on the finish makes this a glorious wine to be enjoyed now. Life is good!

Additional Information:

Varietal:

Rhone Blends

Country:

France

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Sub-Region:

Provence

- Provence encompasses the southeastern portion of France that borders the Mediterranean. The largest appellation in the region is the Cotes de Provence that spans 49,600 acres of land in and around Marseilles. Thirteen different varietals are grown in this appellation with the most important grapes being Carignan, Cinsault, Grenache, and Mouvedre. While much of the production is dry rose, there are many more serious wines being made from the area. Some of the most important smaller appellations within Provence include Bandol, Coteaux d'Aix-en-Provence, and Coteaux Varois.